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Very Good

#302 of 842 schools in PR

Top 36% in state

Belen Blanco De Zequeira

High School · Puerto Rico Department of Education · Loiza, PR

A Puerto Rico Department of Education high school serving grades 5th – 12th.

PO BOX 1980 SUITE 341, Loiza, PR 00772

  • Math 50% proficient (2018)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2018)
  • 74.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+1.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2018
TrendImproving
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.5% (2018 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2018 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2018 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2018 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate74.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
Chronic Absenteeism72.1%

Students at Belen Blanco De Zequeira score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2018 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PR average.

Math Proficiency50%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2018 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2018 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 18 points since 2015, reaching 40% in 2018, across a 10-year record (2009–2018).

Show all 9 years
2009
Math
1%
ELA
17%
2011
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
3%
ELA
37%
2013
Math
3%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
1%
ELA
28%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2009-2018) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2018)

Based on 18 test records from PR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Belen Blanco De Zequeira sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 41Car-Dependent

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$18,408

Median home value

$99,600

Median rent

$439/mo

College educated

14.1%

Homeownership

64.8%

Poverty rate

51.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 00772; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Superior Vocacional Eladio Rivera QuinonesEnrollment path unverified4.99–122.4 mi436Compare →
Vocacional William Rivera BetancourtEnrollment path unverified7.49–123.1 mi476Compare →
Luis Hernaiz VeronneEnrollment path unverified3.39–124.2 mi326Compare →
Pedro Falu OrellanoEnrollment path unverified4.29–124.6 mi630Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Puerto Rico Department of Education

Schools in district
858
Rank in district
#302 of 842
District spending per student
The source release did not match this district identifier.
District child poverty rate
49.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Belen Blanco De Zequeira is listed in PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Belen Blanco De Zequeira

Belen Blanco De Zequeira is a public high school in Loiza, PR, part of Puerto Rico Department of Education, serving approximately 419 students in grades 5th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #302 of 842 schools in PR. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Belen Blanco De Zequeira

What grades does Belen Blanco De Zequeira serve?

Belen Blanco De Zequeira serves students in grades 5th through 12th.

How many students attend Belen Blanco De Zequeira?

Belen Blanco De Zequeira has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Belen Blanco De Zequeira?

The student-teacher ratio at Belen Blanco De Zequeira is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Belen Blanco De Zequeira rank in PR?

Belen Blanco De Zequeira ranks #302 of 842 schools in PR.

What is Belen Blanco De Zequeira's MySchoolScout rating?

Belen Blanco De Zequeira has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Belen Blanco De Zequeira?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Belen Blanco De Zequeira has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2018).

Is Belen Blanco De Zequeira a charter school?

No, Belen Blanco De Zequeira is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Belen Blanco De Zequeira a Title I school?

No, Belen Blanco De Zequeira is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belen Blanco De Zequeira?

91.2% of students at Belen Blanco De Zequeira qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
419
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Loíza Municipio
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
72.1%
4-Year Graduation
74.5%
Area population (ZIP 00772)
16,961
Area average commute
31.2 min
Area median age
43.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2018 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2018 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 00772; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2018; directory SY 2023–24

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